Senior Financial Analyst, Sponsored Billing & Compliance

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide strategic oversight of billing, collections, cash management, and financial compliance for sponsored research programs. You will ensure timely invoicing, maintain compliance with federal rules, and act as a senior resource across URA and central finance offices.

You will manage complex portfolios, lead process improvements, and collaborate with faculty, administrators, sponsors, and auditors to optimize financial

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in sponsored research administration and financial management.
• Experience interpreting federal regulations and sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex billing and collections for sponsored funding sources.
• Lead process improvements for billing, collections, and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, GAAP and sponsor terms.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support leadership decisions.
• Mentor billing and collections staff and provide functional leadership.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Billing & collections

Financial analysis

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Workday

Huron Research Suite

PMS

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide strategic oversight of billing, collections, cash management, and financial compliance for sponsored research programs. You will ensure timely invoicing, maintain compliance with federal rules, and act as a senior resource across URA and central finance offices.

You will manage complex portfolios, lead process improvements, and collaborate with faculty, administrators, sponsors, and auditors to optimize financial